The premise for this arcade-style shooter sounds like the greatest Futurama episode that never was. After the animatronic robots at a cowboy-themed amusement park go haywire, a rootin’ tootin’ cowpoke – the titular Dixie Dash – is called in to save the day. Why the metal menaces were given live ammo in the first place …
The PS4 plays catch up this week, gaining belated releases of John Wick Hex – first released on PC late last year – and Void Bastards, the strikingly bold first-person shooter which went down well on Xbox One almost a year ago. The latter is out on Switch this week, too. John Wick Hex isn’t …
Perhaps due to the absence of football on TV, EA’s FIFA 20 had no trouble reclaiming the UK chart top spot from Animal Crossing: New Horizons. Nintendo’s island getaway packaged didn’t fall too far, now resting at #2. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare held onto #3, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe raced to #4 – …
Half Past Fate is an adorable 2D/3D rom-com adventure, following the lives of six characters as they find each other in their unusual ways. It time hops throughout the course of 8 years, so you’ll need to keep up and stay on top of things. As someone who’s not usually partial to rom-coms, and can …
Scrolling brawler revival Streets of Rage 4 has arrived in a ‘blaze’ of glory, gaining top marks from a handful of gaming sites as well as a coveted ‘essential’ award from Eurogamer. “Glorious artwork and a fan’s eye for detail combine for a sequel that manages to best its forebears,†reads their glowing verdict. It …
This PS2-era fantasy platformer – influenced by Maximo, as well as Jak and Daxter – made the jump from PS4 to PC earlier this year, in all its shield-swinging glory. Here, you play as warrior Galand. Once a strapping young man, the unfortunate fellow has been transformed into an elderly gent by a witch known …
SEGA has certainly taken their time reviving Streets of Rage – the last entry was in 1994, beating the 18-year hiatus between Shenmue II and III by some seven years. During that time a handful of franchise reboots were pitched to SEGA. You’d think they’d jump at the chance of rekindling memories of one of …
Thanks to Switch consoles being more readily available, Animal Crossing: New Horizons has managed to return to the top of the UK chart. This marks its first return since launch week. Ring Fit Adventure also catapulted to #4 due to replenished stock. Just Dance 2020, New Super Mario Bros. U, Pokemon Sword and Super Mario …
This simple yet charming time management game involves accompanying the mighty Hercules on a quest to save his kidnapped wife from Hades. Once outlined, the story pretty much takes a backseat, leaving you to repair roads, construct farms, slay various beasts and encounter other mythological heroes. That’s the gameplay loop, in a nutshell. As simple, …
Some good things have come from the ongoing pandemic. The air we breathe is cleaner thanks to reduced pollution levels, and nature seems to be thriving. We can now add the new issue of EDGE to that admittedly small list too. Unsure if they could create a regular issue while working from home – with …
The Switch may have missed out on Final Fantasy VII Remake, but thankfully, it isn’t without this month’s other Square-Enix JRPG remake. Trials of Mana is a 3D remake of the 1995 SNES cult classic Seiken Densetsu 3, rebuilt from the ground up. Reviews went live earlier this week and while the reception hasn’t been …
Final Fantasy VII Remake wasn’t able to hold the UK chart top spot for a second week running, giving way not to Call of Duty or even Animal Crossing, but rather FIFA 20. Animal Crossing: New Horizons did rise one position to claim #2, however. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare fell to #3, then at …
If you are looking for a multiplayer arena shooter with appealing cartoon design and a catchy soundtrack, look no further. This 2D bullet-dodging shootout is a perfect four-player couch game to play with friends. Online play is available too, so you don’t have to worry about pestering your nearest and dearest to play. Local …
Alien Isolation managed to live up its potential, delivering an experience worthy of the license. It’s hoped the Sony-published Predator: Hunting Grounds will also stick close to its source material to provide an authentic experience. It certainly can’t be any worse than Predator 2 on Mega Drive. It’s heading into a somewhat crowded field, being …
It’s a case of slim pickings on the PS4 and Xbox One this week. The same doesn’t apply to the Switch, which sees a slew of eShop releases. Nice to see not everything has changed. There’s a reason behind the jam-packed line-up, however – many of the retro classics which formed the recent Double Dragon …
